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$38,117 GS-6 Step 1 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
$49,555 GS-6 Step 10 in SACRAMENTO (2015)
+$6,925 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-6 pay table for SACRAMENTO

Each step below already includes the 22.20% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,117 $1,466.04 $18.26 +$6,925
Step 2 $39,388 $1,514.92 $18.87 +$7,156
Step 3 $40,658 $1,563.77 $19.48 +$7,386
Step 4 $41,929 $1,612.65 $20.09 +$7,617
Step 5 $43,200 $1,661.54 $20.70 +$7,848
Step 6 $44,471 $1,710.42 $21.31 +$8,079
Step 7 $45,742 $1,759.31 $21.92 +$8,310
Step 8 $47,013 $1,808.19 $22.53 +$8,541
Step 9 $48,284 $1,857.08 $23.14 +$8,772
Step 10 $49,555 $1,905.96 $23.74 +$9,003
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more SACRAMENTO pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,192
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 1 $38,117
  • Locality add-on +$6,925
  • Adjustment percent 22.20%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,552
  • SACRAMENTO GS-6 Step 10 $49,555

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-6 in SACRAMENTO: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2015, the SACRAMENTO pay area adds a 22.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,466 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,906. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 SACRAMENTO page.

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GS-6 in SACRAMENTO questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in SACRAMENTO?
    In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns $38,117 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,555. This is 22.20% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For SACRAMENTO in 2015, it is 22.20%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,925 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in SACRAMENTO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in SACRAMENTO earns roughly $1,466 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.